Italian Desserts

Hello foodies! I have brought the traditional Italian food items that are now popular across the globe. Also, most of these food items are now sold as street foods in different countries. Here I will give you reasons to savor these food items.

Before we start, I want to make it clear that I am excluding regular pizza and pasta from this list because they are too common to be included in the list of popular foods.

Arancini

Arancini are rice balls filled with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and Arborio rice, and fried deep for a golden crispy texture. Also, you can choose either beef and peas or vegetables in fillings. Sicilian dish contains beef and Roman dish have vegetables. This traditional Italian food is high in calories and fat but can help in weight loss when consumed in moderation. It has carb that gives energy, protein gives satiety, and vegetables give fiber and essential nutrients. However, its nutrient profile largely depends on its fillings.

Focaccia

Focaccia for breakfast is a good idea. It is a bread but one of the healthiest in the world. When taken in breakfast, it can keep you full for the rest of the morning and energize your body and mind. It has complex carbs that generate energy and regulate blood sugar levels. This bread has a high content of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Made from extra virgin oil and topped with sliced olives, fresh rosemary, and cherry tomatoes this bread scores high on every factor.

Lasagna

Lasagna is an exquisite marvel for all travelers coming to Italy. Also, it is cherished as an iconic soul food worldwide. It has layers of pasta … Find more